Mega Millions

$65 MILLION

How to Play Mega Millions

Choose five numbers from 1-70 and one Mega Ball from 1-25. Players may choose their own numbers or Quick Pick/Easy Pick to have numbers automatically chosen for them.

How to Win Mega Millions

Match all five of the winning numbers drawn PLUS the Mega ball to win or share the jackpot prize.

Match all five of the winning numbers drawn to win a $1,000,000 prize.

Match four out of five winning numbers PLUS the Mega ball to win $10,000.

Match four out of five winning numbers to win $500.

Match three out of five winning numbers PLUS the Mega ball to win $200.

Match three out of five winning numbers to win $10.

Match two out of five winning numbers PLUS the Mega ball to win $10.

Match one out of five winning numbers PLUS the Mega ball to win $4.

Match only the Mega ball to win $2.

*Megapliers act as multipliers for the prize money (multiplies the prize by 2, 3, 4, or 5)

**Megaplier does not multiply the jackpot

Other Mega Millions FAQs

Q: When does Mega Millions draw?
A: Mega Millions drawings take place on Tuesday and Friday nights at 11:00 pm ET.

Q: Can I buy a Mega Millions ticket online?
A: If you’re in Texas, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire or Oregon you can purchase Mega Millions tickets through Lottery.com at play.lottery.com!

Q: What is the Mega Millions jackpot?
A: Mega Millions jackpots roll-over until there is a winner or multiple winners. You can find the latest Mega Millions jackpot amounts here on the Lottery.com Mega Millions Jackpots page.

Q: Did anyone win Mega Millions?
A: When Mega Millions resets to the minimum jackpot, it’s an indication that one or more players won in the most recent drawing.

Q: What are the Mega Millions numbers?
A: View the latest Mega Millions winning numbers in the Lottery.com app or on the Lottery.com website following each drawing on the Mega Millions Results page.

Q: What are the odds of winning?
A: Higher than you think! The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.

Iowa Lottery FAQs

Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in Iowa?

No, the names of winners, prize amounts, and area of residence are considered public record in Iowa.

How much is the IA Lottery today?

You can find the latest IA Lottery jackpot amounts for all of your favorite games here on the Lottery.com Iowa Lottery Jackpots page.

How much will I pay in taxes if I win the IA Lottery?

Prizes of $600 or more are subject to state tax withholdings of 5%. Prizes greater than $5,000 are subject to the 5% state tax plus a 24% federal tax withholding.

How long does it take to receive IA Lottery winnings?

Prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at any authorized retailer. For prizes over $1 million, it typically takes three business days to process the claim from the time the claim is received, but please allow at least two weeks to make sure the claim is received.

Can I buy an IA Lottery ticket online?

At this time, tickets must be purchased at an authorized retailer.

About the Iowa Lottery

The Iowa Lottery began in 1985 and the first tickets went on sale in August of that year. Proceeds from the Iowa Lottery go towards supporting a number of causes within the state, including veteran support, the CLEAN (environment, agriculture, natural resources) Fund, and the state general fund. This means that monies brought in by the lottery, more than $2 billion to date, have been used in a variety of ways, including the support of research at Iowa's public universities, developing new products and techniques for agriculture, and promoting state tourism.

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